Bob Dole: “I have often said that the people of Kansas and Nebraska share a great deal in common besides a border. We share…”

“I have often said that the people of Kansas and Nebraska share a great deal in common besides a border. We share commonsense values. We share agricultural interests. We share a preference for public officials who say what they will do, and who do what they say. For the past 26 years--8 in the Governor's office, and 18 here in the Senate--one of Nebraska's preeminent public officials has been Jim Exon. A small businessman before he entered public service, Senator Exon has devoted a great deal of time to restoring fiscal responsibility to Government. Senator Exon practices what he preaches, regularly returning a substantial portion of his office allowance to the treasury. Senator Exon has also proposed a budget freeze, and did vote for the balanced budget amendment last year. And Senator Exon knows how much I regret his decision to now oppose that amendment. Senator Exon and I have disagreed on a variety of issues over the years, but with me--as with every other Senator--Jim Exon was always upfront and to the point. I join with all my colleagues in wishing Jim and Pat Exon the best as they return to the State they love so much and have served so well.”